1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (1006+ words) For hikers, Ghost Ranch acts as an outpost in what would otherwise be a long stretch without resupply. The options are slim to none, but they do allow hikers to send resupply boxes, and we’d sent ours there. There’s also…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (130+ words) Thursday, August 13th, 2026 16 miles is almost a half day for me. I nearly get caught in a storm anyway. The early stop allows me some extra rest, but I encounter someone for whom rest may be a distant memory for the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (305+ words) After yesterday’s panic planning I decided to carry out 5.5 liters. Last night we learned about a reliable water cache 5 miles into the day. Following the 4 mile/liter recommendation, 5.5L should last me the 16 remaining miles plus a little for tomorrow. I…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (368+ words) (Shameless self-promotion: if you’d like to buy me the coffee that powers these writings, feel free to ‘Tip the Author’ at the bottom of the page. It will direct you to my Venmo, @keustis. Thank you!!) I did just under…...